The transepts (the 'arms' of a cross-shaped church) date from the late 1100's, and show a mixture of rounded Norman arches and later pointed Gothic arches. The west front (1220's) is a splendid example of the Early English Gothic style.
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Thursday 11 April 2013
Ripon Cathedral - 2
The present church contains several architectural styles.
The transepts (the 'arms' of a cross-shaped church) date from the late 1100's, and show a mixture of rounded Norman arches and later pointed Gothic arches. The west front (1220's) is a splendid example of the Early English Gothic style.
The transepts (the 'arms' of a cross-shaped church) date from the late 1100's, and show a mixture of rounded Norman arches and later pointed Gothic arches. The west front (1220's) is a splendid example of the Early English Gothic style.
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